B. Patrick Sharpe

Pat Sharpe was born and raised in Martinsville, and returned to practice law in 1985 after obtaining his J.D. from Campbell University School of Law.

Practice areas

• Criminal defense
• Personal injury
• Social Security disability
• Medical malpractice
• Products liability

Bar admissions

• Virginia, 1985

Honors

• BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Education

• J.D., Campbell University School of Law,1985
• M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982
• B.A., Averett College, 1980
• Bassett High School, 1976

Professional associations

• Martinsville/Henry County and American Bar Associations (Past President, Martinsville/Henry County Bar)
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1999 to present)
• M. Jean Calhoun Award for Trial Advocacy
• Qualified for Capital Murder Case Defense by the Virginia Public Commission (Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy)

Personal information, activities and hobbies

Pat is a life-long resident of Martinsville and Henry Counties. He has two children, Ben and Jake. Pat enjoys spending time with his sons, and in his spare time he enjoys boating, fishing, and other water sports. Pat also collects and renovates old British sports cars, including MGs and Triumphs. Along with his addiction to old British cars, Pat also enjoys motorcycles, including new models as well as old classic British bikes.